23 April 2024 |
National standardsNew Workplace exposure limits (WEL) to apply from 1 December 2026 23 Apr 2024 Work health and safety (WHS) ministers have agreed to the new WEL list and a harmonised transition period ending on 30 November 2026. This change comes after extensive work and …
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26 February 2024 |
… from breathing in respirable crystalline silica (or silica dust). Silica dust is generated in high levels when workers cut, shape, or polish engineered stone. Exposure to silica dust from engineered stone has led to a rapid increase in the …
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13 December 2023 |
… of workers from respirable crystalline silica (silica dust), which is generated in high levels when workers cut, … shape, or polish engineered stone. Exposure to silica dust from engineered stone has led to a rapid increase in the … silica-related diseases. Expert analysis shows that silica dust from engineered stone poses unique hazards and there is …
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13 December 2023 |
… of workers from respirable crystalline silica (silica dust), which is generated in high levels when workers cut, … shape, or polish engineered stone. Exposure to silica dust from engineered stone has led to a rapid increase in the … silica-related diseases. Expert analysis shows that silica dust from engineered stone poses unique hazards and there is …
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28 November 2023 |
… diagnosis of silicosis due to workplace exposure to silica dust,” Dr Newton explains. “Further, we believe that this is … silica content, resulting in the generation of more dust containing silica when processed compared to natural … be processed in one shift leading to higher exposure to dust, and a less skilled workforce can be used. Produces …
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13 November 2023 |
Resources… Are you silica smart? 13 Nov 2023 Silica dust is a work health and safety hazard. It is produced when … are cut, drilled, polished or ground. Particles of silica dust are so small you may not know you are breathing them in, … quarrying and stonemasonry can be exposed to silica dust at work. Persons conducting a business or undertaking …
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17 May 2023 |
… Preventing harm from exposure to silica dust 17 May 2023 Back to the May 2023 News Update Michelle …
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04 October 2022 |
… to the workplace exposure standard for respirable coal dust 04 Oct 2022 The workplace exposure standard (WES) for respirable coal dust has been reduced from 3 mg/m 3 to 1.5 mg/m 3 . Under the … for airborne contaminants (WES list) . Respirable coal dust is an airborne contaminant found predominantly in coal …
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01 July 2022 |
… to best manage the respirable crystalline silica (silica dust) in Australian workplaces. Have your say on the … submitted online until 15 August 2022. Exposure to silica dust occurs in a variety of work settings in Australia with … such as engineered and natural stone and concrete. Silica dust is generated through processes such as cutting, sawing, …
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30 June 2022 |
… on options for managing workplace exposure to silica dust 30 Jun 2022 Safe Work Australia is seeking feedback on … risks of exposure to respirable crystalline silica (silica dust) in Australian workplaces. Through a Consultation … silicosis and other diseases caused by exposure to silica dust. Safe Work Australia Chief Executive Officer, Michelle …